A cyberattack of undetermined origin disrupted water treatment plants in at least 30 communities in Minnesota, according to the state's technology bureau.
The new law establishes an advisory council to bring together state agencies, county representatives and other stakeholders to coordinate future IT projects.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol building on Jan. 5, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)
“Swift coordination between state and local experts matters in these moments," Tim Walz, Minnesota's governor, said after a disruptive cyberattack in Winona County.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol building on Jan. 5, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)
The Minnesota Technology Advisory Council advised the state to begin preparing for a class of security threats that might render useless current encryption standards.
“Technology is the engine of government,” and any administration looking to accomplish its policy objectives should hire a strong technology team. That’s the advice of Minnesota Chief…
Since becoming Minnesota's top technology official in 2019, Tarek Tomes has led initiatives on cyber, IT modernization and digital services, always in support of Gov. Tim Walz's…
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol building on Jan. 5, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)
People gather during a vigil for Renee Good on the steps of the state capitol building on Jan. 09, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Earlier this week a federal agent fatally shot Good in her car during an incident in south Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)